Before The Hills gifted us with the reboot The Hills: New Beginnings, I decided to binge watch the original, since it had been a while. I knew I’d be watching it from different eyes, since I was only 14 when the first season began. My, what a difference 13 years makes.
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“Wow, Lauren and Heidi are so cool and mature – they both have amazing jobs and can afford super nice things! I want to be like that!”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
“Wow, Lauren may be working an internship given to her by MTV, but at least she’s fully dedicated to it and is giving it her all. Heidi, you’re a giant baby. Be grateful for your network given job that most people spend years searching for, instead of complaining that you have to work from 9:30 – 5 daily. Also, can a TV network pay for a luxury apartment in Los Angeles for me?”
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“When I’m 21 I’m going to be living in a Malibu beachfront home with my boyfriend like Lauren and Jason!”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
*single, 27 year old me* “This apartment in West Hollywood fits my budget, but doesn’t have a kitchen.”
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“I hate Spencer. He’s mean to Heidi and Lauren.”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
“Spencer and Heidi’s relationship is an example of co-dependency. He thrives off the reactions that Heidi gives him. Heidi needs to feel loved and like she’s taking care of someone. This is a toxic match.”
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“Spencer and Heidi’s neighbor’s son Enzo is so adorable!”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
“Spencer and Heidi’s neighbor’s son Enzo is clearly a child actor.”
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“Justin Bobby is so dreamy!”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
“Justin Bobby is so problematic…ally dreamy.”
Watching The Hills in 2006:
“LAUREN WHY THE HELL DID YOU SKIP PARIS TO STAY WITH JASON OVER THE SUMMER, ARE YOU CRAZY?”
Watching The Hills in 2019:
“LAUREN WHY THE HELL DID YOU SKIP PARIS TO STAY WITH JASON OVER THE SUMMER, ARE YOU CRAZY?”
^Well, I guess some things never change!
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